Starvation tops A&E growth list as emergency cases triple in England since 2018, while self-harm cases drop by up to 49% • Lack of food has become the biggest growth area in A&E admissions in England, with figures more than tripling since 2018. • Pollution-related illnesses land in second place, with a 191% increase, while […]
NHS England reform must prioritise dentistry: Comment from Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation The Prime Minister’s decision to abolish NHS England marks a seismic shift in healthcare governance. While we support efforts to cut bureaucracy and direct resources to frontline care, there is an urgent need for clarity on what […]
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NHS approval of endometriosis therapy Ryeqo enhances patient care, eases healthcare strain, says GlobalData. A new endometriosis pill, relugolix combination therapy (Ryeqo), has been approved for NHS use in England. Expected to benefit around 1,000 women annually, the pill offers a more convenient, effective treatment option. The National Health Service (NHS) in England has approved […]
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A country-wide trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed using blood tests is now underway, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis rate. The READ-OUT research team at Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) based at the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge, is part of the Blood Biomarker Challenge – a multi-million […]
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Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation, according to a new study They broadly welcome the idea of the Government’s smokefree generation policy and see it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, according to a study led by the University of Nottingham. Smoking tobacco kills more people than any other […]
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Making Medical Knowledge Accessible: Simplifying Healthcare Information for Better Patient Care: Healthcare is complex enough, finding the knowledge you need shouldn’t be. In a world where information is available at the click of a button, why do healthcare professionals struggle to access the medical knowledge they need at the point of care? A multitude of […]
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Age related diseases including coronary artery disease and heart failure are still major health concerns in the UK, despite the fact that they are both preventable and treatable. The latest figures show that In the UK, one in eight men and one in 14 women die from coronary heart disease. Living with heart failure is […]
University of Sunderland’s first graduating medics set to take up north-east NHS roles The University of Sunderland is celebrating its first ever graduating team of doctors at the Stadium of Light this week. The University’s School of Medicine welcomed its first medical students in 2019 – and tomorrow (Tuesday 9 July) they will cross the […]
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It’s a struggle when you don’t have access to regular mental health services, right? Honestly, that’s not the only thing, either. Taking care of our mental health is as important as looking after our physical health. But the thing is, accessing mental health services is easier said than done. Sure, it’s recommended now more than […]
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University Trains All Nurses in Anti-Overdose Kits: All nurses at the University of Bradford will now receive training on how to use naloxone; a lifesaving medication which can reverse overdoses caused by opiates. The training, which will be given to around 400 nurses every year, is being delivered in partnership with New Vision Bradford, which […]
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